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Rhobz · 06-04-2021, 09:24 AM

Hi everyone,

I am a medium level DIYer with the standard tools in a home garage (no press, no welder, no bench vise, etc). I can replace pads and rotors, replace suspension components, do fluid changes and most maintenance. I can work with pretty much everything that bolts to the engine though I tend not to do any internal engine/transmission work. Though before my Camaro I have been an import guy working on 4 banger OHC motors. Hopefully this gives you some feel for my skill level.

I was about to order the Motive Power Bleeder so I could replace my OEM brake fluid with Castrol SRF in my 2018 SS 1LE as I hope to start hitting some track days. I have done some (not a lot) brake bleeding on motorcycles and older cars using the regular 2 person method but do not have experience with ABS equipped vehicles.

I tend not to trust shops unless I or a good friend has a relationship with them but I am new to my city so haven't made any relationships yet. But, all this stuff I keep reading is starting to make me nervous. Brakes concern me because failed brakes can mean something worse than just breaking down on the side of the road.

So my question is: on our cars, using the Motive Power Bleeder and my wife to help me watch the Master Cylinder to make sure it doesn't run dry during the process, but not having a scan tool to cycle the ABS, should I tackle the brake fluid change myself or would I be better off finding a performance shop (looking at reviews and talking to them first of course) to do the job?

I appreciate any advice.

06-04-2021, 09:24 AM	#34
Rhobz Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 186	Hi everyone, I am a medium level DIYer with the standard tools in a home garage (no press, no welder, no bench vise, etc). I can replace pads and rotors, replace suspension components, do fluid changes and most maintenance. I can work with pretty much everything that bolts to the engine though I tend not to do any internal engine/transmission work. Though before my Camaro I have been an import guy working on 4 banger OHC motors. Hopefully this gives you some feel for my skill level. I was about to order the Motive Power Bleeder so I could replace my OEM brake fluid with Castrol SRF in my 2018 SS 1LE as I hope to start hitting some track days. I have done some (not a lot) brake bleeding on motorcycles and older cars using the regular 2 person method but do not have experience with ABS equipped vehicles. I tend not to trust shops unless I or a good friend has a relationship with them but I am new to my city so haven't made any relationships yet. But, all this stuff I keep reading is starting to make me nervous. Brakes concern me because failed brakes can mean something worse than just breaking down on the side of the road. So my question is: on our cars, using the Motive Power Bleeder and my wife to help me watch the Master Cylinder to make sure it doesn't run dry during the process, but not having a scan tool to cycle the ABS, should I tackle the brake fluid change myself or would I be better off finding a performance shop (looking at reviews and talking to them first of course) to do the job? I appreciate any advice.